Technicians work on chip processing equipment at a semiconductor manufacturing plant in Suqian, Jiangsu Province, China, on Oct. 20, 2025. STR/AFP via Getty Images
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on Dec. 22 announced the results of a Section 301 investigation into China’s targeting of the semiconductor industry, determining that tariffs were necessary but that they would be delayed until June 23, 2027.
The office under the Biden administration had initiated the investigation one year ago. The USTR stated that zero percent tariffs will go into effect on Dec. 23, increasing to “a rate to be announced” in 18 months, which the office will be required to specify 30 days before the tariff goes into effect.
